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Or an x86-based laptop with UEFI Secure Boot*

* Windows 8 logo compliance still requires UEFI Secure Boot. This won't affect desktops as quickly but laptops come with minimal BIOS options. Managing keys to install another OS will be omitted by many laptop manufacturers.



Is it too much to ask to read the linked article? Please.

>For non-ARM systems, Microsoft requires that Custom Mode be enabled


Yes, I read it. Did you?

Microsoft is requiring Custom Mode not even be _present_ on some of its Windows 8 platforms. How long until they "let it slide" on the rest?

You may be determined to let Microsoft do whatever they please with the hardware you rightfully purchased. That doesn't mean I have to let them.




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